On 13 March 2026, The Guardian featured the work of Dose of Nature as part of a wider story on how nature-based therapy is supporting people living with mental illness. For many participants, the impact has been profound. One described the experience simply as “it has changed my life,” while others spoke about feeling calmer, more connected, and better able to cope. At Dose of Nature, our work is grounded in the belief that mental healthcare should be integrated, preventative, and community-based. Nature-based therapy is not about replacing existing services, but strengthening them — offering clinically led, evidence-based support that works alongside traditional care. Our recent randomised controlled trial with the London School of Economics found that structured nature prescriptions can significantly improve outcomes for anxiety and depression, while also reducing costs. These findings reflect what participants already know: that time in nature, when guided and purposeful, can play a meaningful role in recovery. As the Guardian article highlights, this approach is gaining recognition not just for its impact, but for its potential to reshape how mental health support is delivered in the future. We are incredibly grateful to the participants, clinicians, partners and funders who are helping make this work possible. Read the full article to learn more about the people and stories behind this growing movement.

Last week, Dose of Nature was invited to join the conversation on BBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight, and also featured on the BBC World Service, to speak about the growing evidence behind nature-based mental health support. In the Radio 4 interview, Dr Alison Greenwood shared some of the science underpinning why time in nature can be beneficial for mental wellbeing. She spoke about self-repeating fractal patterns, the patterns found throughout the natural world, and how exposure to these increases alpha waves in our brains, which are an indicator of a wakefully relaxed state. The discussion also explored the idea of the “small self” theory: the experience of stepping into wider natural environments and feeling part of something larger. Rather than diminishing us, this shift in perspective can be reassuring and grounding. As Dr Greenwood reflected in the interview, this is perhaps because we are nature, not separate from it, and reconnecting with natural environments can help us remember that.  Dr Greenwood also highlighted the role of natural soundscapes, including the sound of moving water, and how these consistent sensory experiences can support relaxation and attention. These small but significant interactions with the natural world form part of what makes guided time in nature a meaningful addition to mental health support. We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a wider public conversation about accessible, preventative approaches to mental health, and to share more about how nature-based interventions are being used alongside existing services. You can listen to the Radio 4 interview here .